Do you know how to take care of a violin? Here are 7 ways to treat your instrument with respect, love, care and protect it from harm. After you start to develop a relationship with your violin, there is one rule all musicians follow: Treat your instrument with respect, love, care and protect it from […]
I was overwhelmed by the wisdom in each response. These comments are written by violinists of all ages and all levels. I’m not going to lie, it took my YEARS to learn some of these hard lessons and some of them I’m continually reminding myself about. Some advice is technical, some is more about mental […]
It’s a precise instrument that requires manual dexterity, a good ear and a great deal of practice. But knowing your instrument and developing good playing habits can open the door to lifelong enjoyment and a long-lasting musical relationship that will yield many rewards. 1. STAY IN TUNE Standard violins have four strings. When left “open” […]
1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces 2. Use a Metronome 3. Increase the Complexity of Bowing Movements 4. Record and Use a Mirror 5. Repetition Is Your Best Friend 6. Take Proper Care of Your Violin 1. Break The Music Down Into Smaller Pieces Performing music fluently requires practice, so by spending time […]
The key to learning to play any instrument well, including the violin, is to throw yourself into the deep end. During the time I made the most progress, I practiced every day, almost all my friends were musicians and basically, music was the center of my whole life for a while.\ How to Learn the […]
